Meta Cuts 5% of Workforce Amid Performance Shift and Operational Changes
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Meta Cuts 5% of Workforce Amid Performance Shift and Operational Changes

Last Updated on: 15th January 2025, 04:43 pm

Meta has shifted Facebook’s fact-checking to a community-driven model and is now cutting 5% of its workforce to address performance issues.

Performance-Driven Cuts

Mark Zuckerberg announced in an internal memo that Meta will move out low-performing employees more quickly, reducing its workforce by 3,600 out of 72,000 employees. This follows a similar round of layoffs in October 2023. Affected employees will be notified by February 10th.

Operational Changes

Meta’s strategy focuses on creating a leaner, more efficient organization, with changes to its fact-checking system and criticism of competitors like Apple. These moves raise concerns about employee morale amid repeated layoffs.

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Broader Impact

Meta’s push for efficiency aligns with its long-term goals but may challenge workforce dynamics as employees face uncertainty during ongoing operational shifts.